Planning for 2017! New Hose Design Factors Whitepaper Congratulations Exam Passers

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• BERLIN, Derek - Hydra-Flex, Inc.
Fluoropolymer Hose Fab Exam
• CSEH, Scott - Valley Industrial Rubber
Products Co., Inc.
Hydraulic Hose Fab Exam
A Bimonthly Newsletter of the
Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution • AUBREY, Miles - ERIKS -
AUGUST 2016
Lewis-Goetz
• CLAY, Robert - ERIKS - Lewis-Goetz
Inside this issue New Hose Design Factors Whitepaper • DAVIS, Bret - Central Hydraulics, Inc.
• HELM, Steve - Valley Industrial
New NAHAD Whitepaper . . . . . . 1
Rubber Products Co. Inc.
Available to NAHAD Members and Their Customers
Congratulations • HYSLOP, Ian - Central Hydraulics, Inc.
Exam Passers. . . . . . . . . . 1,11 N • LEADER, BJ - Central Hydraulics, Inc.
President’s Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AHAD’s Hose Safety Institute is excited to announce the • MORIN, Marc - ERIKS - Lewis-Goetz
Hose Design Factors Whitepaper
Supplier Showcase Photos. . 3,4,5 availability of the , the third • OYAMA, Kevin - Western Hose &
NAHAD Convention in a series of whitepapers addressing hose assembly safety.   Gasket Co./Division of Westflex Inc.
Preliminary Schedule. . . . . . . 3 • RODGERS, Mike - Central
Hose Design Factors Whitepaper
Chip Cards and Your Company. . 5 The focuses on recommended Hydraulics, Inc.
best practices regarding hose design, subsequent hose labelling, • SENGER, Rod - ERIKS - Lewis-
CONNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
and implications for end user safety.  Topics addressed include: Goetz Canada
ICP and Volunteers at
• SKOVRLJ, Daniel - Ontario Hose
SkillsUSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 • Definition of Hose Design Factors, what they mean, and
Specialties Ltd.
Save These Important implications for fabricators and end users of hose assemblies • SORRENTINO, Phil - Central
NAHAD Dates • Examples and test data illustrating the implications of hose design Hydraulics, Inc.
factors on advertised hose working pressures • VOEGELI, Brad - ERIKS -
August 9–11.....Four Pillars of the • List of guidelines for manufacturer hose labelling and associated Lewis-Goetz
2016 Sales Profession Industrial Hose Fab Exam
Dayton, OH documentation
• A list of definitions to clearly spell out what is meant by different • AUBREY, Miles - ERIKS -
April 2 –6.......33rd Annual
terms or labels Lewis-Goetz
2017 Meeting
& Convention • BARNES, Eran - The United
Hose assembly fabricators and users of hose assemblies need a
JW Marriott Distribution Group - GHX Industrial
San Antonio clear understanding of what they are specifyHinogs ea nDde spiugrnc hFaascintogrs • BIERMAN, Andrew - ERIKS -
San Antonio, TX and how those products will perform.  The Lewis-Goetz
Whitepaper
provides clear guidance on the proper role of hose • BRAVO, Harry - Hydraulic Supply Co.
design factors in the design, specification, fabrication and testing • BYERLY, Mark - The United
of subsequent hose assemblies and what can safely be expected Distribution Group - GHX Industrial
for assembly usage.  The Whitepaper has been reviewed and • CLAY, Robert - ERIKS - Lewis-Goetz
approved by NAHAD’s Standards Committee and the ARPM. • CONNER, Seth - Hydraulic
Supply Co.
Free copies of all of the Institute Whitepapers are available for • CREECH, Joseph - Hydraulic
download from the NAHAD website at nahad.org. Any comments Supply Co.
or questions should be directed to Debbie Mitchell: • FERNANDEZ, Darian - Hydraulic
[email protected]
Start Planning . Supply Co.
• GIRALDO, Juan - Hydraulic
for 2017! The Hose Safety Institute whitepaper process is intended to provide Supply Co.
a forum for discussion of key issues in hose assembly safety; con- • HOWARD, Joe - Hydraulic
Preliminary tributing companies include NAHAD manufacturer and distributor Supply Co.
members, as well as Institute Advisory Council members who repre- • HUBBARD, David - Hydraulic
Schedule on
sent end-users in key industries with a vested interest in hose safety. Supply Co.
Page 3 If you wish to get involved, please contact NAHAD at 800-624-2227 • HYSLOP, Ian - Central Hydraulics, Inc.
• L’ABBE, Greg - Hydraulic Supply Co.
or email Debbie Mitchell at [email protected].
• LEADER, BJ - Central Hydraulics, Inc.
Continued on page 11
OFFICERS PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Skip Bruce
President
Scott Moss Dear NAHAD Member,
First Vice President
I send you greetings from Charlotte, NC where my company, Catawba
Karen Brandvold
Second Vice President
Industrial Rubber Company, Inc. is located. Summer heats up in the
James J. Reilly southeastern United States and in addition to the heat, we all navigate
Immediate Past President
challenges with employee vacations - our own company, our suppliers
Joseph M. Thompson, Jr. and our customers.
Executive Vice President
2016-2017 NAHAD Membership
As I write this letter, production of the
DIRECTORS Directory
is well underway and scheduled to begin mailing to all of our
Dean Gordon 3619 individual contacts. As a true sign of a robust association, our mailing list has increased by over
Sam Petillo 100 names from last year at this time; and while our number of member companies has remained
Ed Solymosy constant (508), NAHAD Branch locations have increased by over 15% to 505 branch locations.
Rob Huber What does this mean to you? – a larger community of professionals serving the hose and accessories
Gary Buchanan industry! It is my hope that you will use your copy of the Membership Directory in tandem with the
Jeff Scheininger NAHAD website to connect with trading partners during 2016 and into the future.
Guy Enta
In September, the NAHAD Board of Directors will meet in San Antonio, Texas, the site of the
Kyle Gingrich
2017 NAHAD Annual Convention. The meeting will be held at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort,
Jason Westad
providing Board members and staff a good opportunity to preview the location and to finalize plans
Rob Coffee
for the convention. In addition, we will hold discussions on strategic topics that not only address
PAST PRESIDENTS
industry trends and concerns, but also connect these topics to NAHAD’s member services and overall
Harry O. Hooper strategic direction. By focusing on the big
Edward B. Fabacher, Jr. picture for our association, we will review
George W. Carver six main topics:
Allan H. Beverly
I. Membership Growth and Engagement;   T E X A S !
Robert A. Lyons, Sr.
II. Generational Shifts/Workforce
Michael P. Summers
Demographics;
Richard D. Hall
III.Regional/International Member
Howard E. Neff
Engagement;
James W. Mitchell
Michael C. Lentz IV. Technology/Data
Analytics/Ecommerce/Metrics;
Curtis W. Sprague
G. Alan Talbot V. Hose Safety; and
Thomas Slater VI.Marketing/Messaging/Branding
H. Lee Helfer
An ambitious agenda, but very relevant for
Chuck Connors
a growing association looking towards the
Joseph J. Mika
future. I will plan to share more information
John Mork
with you in the October newsletter. And,
Michael C. Armbruster
as always, I welcome your questions and
Thomas von Hillebrandt
comments as we move the discussion along.
Daniel D. Ahuero
Mark E. Forget Finally, I would like to draw your attention to
Joe Lark the article on page 1. NAHAD’s Hose Safety
Hose Design
Jack Kacsur Institute has released a new
Factors Whitepaper
Robert A. Lyons, Jr. . This is available at no
Alex McGill charge to you, as well as your customers,
Timothy J. O’Shaughnessy suppliers, end-users or potential channel
Donald Fritzinger partners. Safe hose assemblies are crucial
Terry Weiner for all of us in the industry and the Institute
Mark Fournier has been hard at work providing valuable
James J. Reilly information. Please avail yourself of this
NAHAD NEWS valuable resource.
STAFF
Sincerely,
Kristin EBd. iTtohrompson Skip Bruce
Claire Purnell
Graphic Design
Skip Bruce
2•THE NAHAD NEWS
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NAHAD Suppliers Showcase 2016 – Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ready, Get Set, Start Planning!
Preliminary Schedule for 2017 Annual Convention
Saturday, April 1, 2017 Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Early Arrivals 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Sunday, April 2, 2017 General Session
Afternoon
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Annual Golf Tournament
General Session Tours and Recreation
Exhibitors may set up for Showcase
Evening
Opening Reception Evening
Monday, April 3, 2017 Open Dinner
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
9:00 am –11:30 am
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
UID-in-a Day Morning Sessions
Showcase of Hose Solutions
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Afternoon
Lunch Program
Lunch
(George Carver Award)
Evening
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Closing Reception and Dinner
UID-in-a Day Afternoon Sessions
at the Knibbe Ranch
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm Thursday, April 6, 2017
Manufacturer and Associate
Hospitality Suite Evening Departures
THE NAHAD NEWS•3
NAHAD Suppliers Showcase 2016 – Colorado Springs, Colorado
4•THE NAHAD NEWS
Get the “Chip” Off Your Shoulder and
Put it to Work for Your Company…
5 important Things To Understand About Accepting Chip Cards
E
MV How can I avoid liability
, which stands
from EMV changes?
for Europay,
MasterCard and Visa, 1. Stay One Step Ahead
is the fraud-reducing of Card Issuers. Card
technology behind that issuers already plan to
tiny microchip that’s have chip cards in
showing up on new consumers’ hands by
credit and debit cards the end of 2015 and once
everywhere in the U.S. consumers start using
those cards, merchants with non-EMV-ready
This little chip has huge benefits when it
terminals will start taking on the liability.
comes to protecting against fraud for card-
present transactions. Conversely, this little 2. Upgrade & Process Transactions Using
chip can expose your company to significant an EMV Compatible Device. Having an
liability if you are not processing credit card EMV compatible terminal is just the
transactions correctly. foundation for EMV; merchants will actually
What is EMV? need to process transactions using EMV
whenever possible to truly avoid liability.
EMV helps protect issuers, merchants and
As a NAHAD Member you have access to
consumers against losses from the use of
the SFP processing program which provides
counterfeit and lost or stolen payment cards at
a no cost EMV upgrade.
the point-of-sale. It offers better data security
than magnetic stripe transactions and makes Below are a three different scenarios to
counterfeiting a card next to impossible. EMV help clarify who retains liability on a given
cards are embedded with a microprocessor transaction:
that turns the card into a smart card and Scenario 1: A traditional magnetic stripe
enables it to communicate secure EMV card is swiped by the customer at a
transaction data to an EMV terminal. magnetic stripe terminal.
In this case,
How does it work?
neither the issuing bank nor the merchant is
This chip technology adds layers of security EMV-ready. If the purchase is a fraudulent
against fraud and is virtually impossible to transaction, the merchant is generally not
duplicate. At the moment of transaction- liable, just like today.
when the cardholder is most susceptible to Scenario 2 chip card is used at a tradi-
: A
fraud- an EMV cryptogram is what keeps tional magnetic stripe only terminal. In
sensitive data away from cyber-thieves. this case, the issuing bank is EMV-ready
How does this affect my company? but the merchant is not.
If the purchase
October 1, 2015 marked a major milestone is a fraudulent transaction, the merchant
where the fraud liability shifted to merchants is generally liable, since the issuer has
for all point of sale devices. After October made the investment to upgrade to chip
2015, if a fraudulent transaction occurs, technology and the merchant has not.
the liability belongs to whichever party has Scenario 3: A chip card is used at a
not yet adopted EMV chip technology. This chip-enabled terminal. In this case, the
means that the issuing bank or merchant issuing bank and the merchant are both
could end up being financially responsible EMV-ready
. If the purchase is a fraudulent
for the fraudulent transaction if they
transaction, the issuer will continue to bear
aren’t EMV-ready (except Automated Fuel
the responsibility of the fraudulent activity,
Dispensers). Liability shifts for Automated
as they do currently.
Fuel Dispensers begins in 2017.
What kind of transactions are For Questions about EMV or information
affected by EMV? about the Service First Processing -
NAHAD Member Program, Call
The transition toward EMV technology and
855-909-3732 (855-909-3732) or
the liability shift only affects card present
click http://www.sfprocessing.com/nahad/
transactions. Online and over the phone trans-
actions, on the other hand, are not directly
affected by EMV, in these cases, the liability
remains subject to existing liability and
chargeback rules. THE NAHAD NEWS•5
CONNECTIONS
Tompkins Industries
This month plastic tubing manufacturer , has agreed to Brad Rico has been promoted to Executive
NewAge Continental ContiTech
distribute hydraulic Vice President. Previously, Brad held the title
Industries
will products. of Vice President of Sales. In his new position,
observe the fifth Brad will continue to oversee sales along with
“Tompkins is a
anniversary of its rooftop solar panel array involvement in other company initiatives like
well-respected
and green power system. The array, consist- marketing and strategic planning. Brad has
wholesaler of hydraulics,” said Ryan Gocher,
ing of over 4,000 solar panels, generates one held key roles at Brennan Industries and has
Continental NAFTA’s hydraulics sales and
megawatt of electricity annually. been with the company for 12 years.
marketing manager. “We are extremely
Ken Baker, NewAge’s CEO, said, “It’s very pleased with the partnership and anticipate a Pat DeCapua has been promoted from
satisfying to say that we make our products smooth transition in the changeover process. General Manager of Corporate to Vice
using renewable energy. The solar array Tompkins fits perfectly into our plans to President of Corporate and Manufacturing.
provides about half our annual electricity expand our North American distribution Pat has been supporting both distribution and
requirements, and the additional power need- channels. This incredible agreement with manufacturing during his eight years with
ed is purchased from green energy providers. Tompkins is a testament to the focus and Brennan and will now actively be involved
We’re pleased to be able to help the environ- dedication of the entire ContiTech hydraulics with companywide management/operations,
ment, support our community, and lower our team, and really serves as a statement to manufacturing and other projects.
dependency on fossil fuels.” the importance and strategic value that the (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
hydraulic hose market has to Continental.”
NewAge has continued its push toward ZSI FOSTER
recently exhibited their prod-
greener activities. It recently stopped provid- Tompkins National Sales Manager Bill
ucts at the Annual Car Wash
ing Styrofoam cups and asks team members Hartman said of the changeover: “It’s a great
Show in Nashville, TN. This
to use washable, company-provided ceramic fit for us, too. I like to say we found each
annual industry event brings
mugs or environmentally-friendly paper other in a cornfield in Iowa,” he laughed.
together over 7,000 attendees
drinking cups. Team members also received “But in all seriousness, Continental gives us
and exhibitors to the Music City.
aluminum water bottles, which they can refill the corporate support we have sought for
Attendees learned about the lat-
with spring water from the company’s water some time. We’ve been in business since
est in tools and applications for the car wash
coolers located throughout the building. 1967 so we knew what we were looking for
industry. The ZSI FOSTER team was also
Carpooling is encouraged and practiced, and and found it in Continental. They have the
there, meeting with customers, reviewing
green cleaning products are used. Restrooms quality products and dedicated support that
how their products can help their business.
are equipped with motion sensors, so lights will help us grow our business in North
(cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
are only on when necessary. Team members America.”
even swap plants to literally green their CEJN Industrial Corporation
The Olathe, Kansas-based Tompkins has introduces
work areas.
14 locations throughout North America to the newest addition to their Multi-X Range:
In other company news, the company’s serve their customers. Both Tompkins and the Multi-X Trio
ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan – Continental anticipate the changeover – that 12.5/Lube, a 3-port sys-
has purchased another nine percent of the already is in progress – will be completed tem uniquely designed
company’s stock, bringing its ownership total by the end of August. for applications with a
to forty-nine percent. (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) central lubrication sys-
tem on the machine and for lubricating
The ESOP started with thirty percent owner- Brennan Industries, Inc.
, announces the attachments. The Multi-X 12.5 has two 1/2”
ship in 2006. Another ten percent was added
promotion of three lines for hydraulics and one line for lubrica-
in 2013, then on June 30, 2016, Ken Baker,
executives. tion. When disconnected, the bypass function
NewAge’s CEO and majority shareholder,
of the lubrication coupling enables the grease
sold an additional nine percent of NewAge to Bill Jarrell has
to circulate into the lubrication system. When
its ESOP. The ESOP, which is a retirement been named Executive Vice President.
the Multi-X is connected, the bypass is closed
plan designed to reward employees for their Previously, he held the title of Vice President
and the grease is pumped out to the lubrication
hard work and dedication, helps avoid of Operations and Marketing. In his new
points in the tool/attachment. Additionally, an
a competitive buyout and ensure the role, he will utilize his industry knowledge
existing system can be retrofitted with CEJN’s
succession of NewAge Industries. and experience outside of operations and
Multi-X Grease Nipple/Coupling Kit with the
(cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) marketing, and be relied upon for recommen-
same performance capabilities.
dations for new company initiatives. Bill has
been with Brennan Industries for 15 years. CEJN’s Multi-X Range also includes 2-, 4-
and 6-port multi-plates to cover a variety of
hydraulic applications. For more information,
6•THE NAHAD NEWS call 1-847-263-7200.
Spectronics Corporation IR-G, Dixon®
reports that indus- a full-line hydraulic/industrial hose and announces the addition of split
trial maintenance gasket company head- flange swivels to their
technicians need quartered in Nashville, product line. This new
to be extremely TN is pleased to swivel offering was devel-
vigilant in inspecting gas systems to ensure announce that after oped with time and cost
they’re working to maximum capability. more than 21 years at the same location, our savings in mind, and is intended for many
Without proper attention, the results can corporate location moved from an 18,000 industries including chemical processing,
range from gas losses, gas purity issues and square foot facility in downtown Nashville to petroleum refining, distilleries, paint plants,
other safety concerns—including fire or an almost 38,000 square foot facility in an farm irrigation, wastewater treatment, food
asphyxiation. Spectroline® PRO-Chek™ CG industrial setting, just three miles away. In processing and more.
Combustible Gas Leak Detector (CG-1000) the course of the total of 27 years in which
Advantages include: a bearing pack design
provides a safe and effective way to detect the company was located downtown, both
allowing for easy seal change without remov-
gas leaks in industrial systems. IR-G and the Nashville location grew by
ing the ball bearings; removing one nosepiece
leaps and bounds. This recent move was nec-
This specialty tool is ideal for finding leaks in to replace and reinstall seal pack with little
essary in order to continue to provide their
natural gas systems, propane tanks, pipelines, downtime; wide set bearing race that allows
customers with the expected great service,
regulators and valves, heat exchangers and for higher moment loads; a compact design
for which the company has become known,
much more. The unit detects natural gas, for those low profile applications and available
while allowing IR-G room for future growth.
propane, ammonia, methanol, ethanol, ethane, in 2”, 3” and 4” sizes. To learn more visit
butane and other gases. In addition to the company being easily dixonvalve.com or call at 1-877-712-6179.
accessible to the customers, they were able (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
The PRO-Chek™ CG is certified intrinsically
to streamline work flow processes creating
safe for use in combustive/explosive environ- Norseman
greater efficiencies, and have renovated the introduces Aero AirStream, a new
ments. It’s twice as sensitive as competitive
facility with the future in mind. portable ventila-
units, and features an adjustable sensitivity
tion duct ideal
control that helps pinpoint the exact location Prior to moving in, the facility was made more
for air condi-
of every leak fast. The PRO-Chek CG comes energy efficient and modernized with LED
tioning, ventilation, dehumidification and air
complete with a field-replaceable sensor, lighting to include motion sensor lights, an
return. Manufactured with a polyethylene
(2) D cell batteries and a rugged carrying updated HVAC system, and special climate
woven, coated fabric, our ventilation duct is
case. For more information, call toll-free control paint on the interior of the outside
40% lighter than traditional PVC ducts. The
1-800-274-8888. Outside the U.S. and walls, insuring that the warehouse temperature
wire spiral helix design, combined with the
Canada, please call 1-516-333-4840. is at least 10° different than the outside
lightweight fabric allows for greater flexibili-
(cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) temperature resulting in lower energy costs.
ty and rigidity – duct will not collapse upon
CRP Industrial Mark Fournier, IR-G President says: “We are itself when used at different angles or in
, full line supplier of Reinflex
in a better place to take care of our premier horizontal positions. For more information
high-pressure thermoplas-
suppliers now that we have more room. This visit www.norseman.ca or contact Pat Barry
tic hoses, has introduced a
in turn allows us to better serve our customers. at [email protected].
new line of CSA
It’s a win-win.” “Feedback from our customers (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
approved Reinflex
regarding our new location has been very
Compressed Natural Gas Eaton
positive, and we anticipate that IR-G will be in is proud to announce 4S/6S spiral hose
(CNG) 5000 hoses. The Reinflex CNG 5000
this facility, serving the needs of the Nashville fitting in sizes -
hose is designed for use as a refueling hose
area for many years to come,” he continued. 24 and -32. Now
for natural gas vehicles and for CNG transfer
(cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) featuring sizes -
lines. The thermoplastic antistatic hose features
12 up to -32, Eaton’s spiral hose fittings fea-
a coextruded conductive inner tube that helps Parker
has introduced the Dock Hose ture zero cool down leakage when coupled
to dissipate static electric build up during
Inspection Program, a value-based distributor with qualified Eaton hoses, Dura-Kote™
refueling. It is reinforced with aramid
tool that identifies and corrosion resistant plating, non-brazed elbow
and synthetic braided fibers, creating a non-
quantifies cost saving, designs, and captive nuts. Please go to
metallic construction that is both lightweight,
productivity and safety eaton.com/4S6S-Fittings for more details.
strong, and flexible. The hose is available in
improvement opportunities. This free pro- (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
five ID sizes from ¼” to 1” and can operate in
gram offers expert analysis to dock facilities
temperatures of -40 degrees F to +185 degrees Motion Industries, Inc.
regarding the most efficient selection, han- , is pleased to
F. Contact CRP Industrial at 1-800-526-4066
dling and inspection of large diameter materi- announce the building of a
or visit www.crpindustrial.com for more
al handling and petrochemical hoses. The new, expanded distribution
information.
program also promotes close collaboration center (DC) near Dallas,
(cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
between Parker, industrial hose distributors TX. The facility is sched-
and coastal/inland dock operations. For more uled to open in March 2017, and will be
information, contact Business Development managed by Dan Krska. The new address
Manager Brent Lilly at of the building site, on which Motion has
[email protected]. just broken ground, will be 200 W. Trinity
(cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) Boulevard, Grand Prairie, Texas.
THE NAHAD NEWS•7
MASTERDUCT
CONNECTIONS introduces the new and The company has also made a customized
improved Master- base plate, which prevents hoses from pinch-
PUR X hose series. ing between the blade and the deck. This saw
continued Featuring is also available in a 12 volt, DC, version
a smoother inside, the Master-PUR X hoses which is great for on-site repair trucks. For
continue to combine the three most important more information, please call 1-763-577-0111
“The new facility will provide excellent prox- features into one hose: Antistatic, Food Grade, or email at [email protected].
imity for our current market and employee and Flame-Resistant. Manufactured using a (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
base,” said Joe Limbaugh, Motion Industries one-step, extruded process, the Master PUR
Franklin Fueling Systems
Vice President, Operations. “The larger space X hoses are extremely robust, providing up announces the
will allow us to grow our industrial supply to 30% more wear life. “All of these features launch of FFS PRO: University. “This new
segment, and adequately fill customer combined create the most versatile, cost full-feature platform will serve as the industry’s
demand in this region. As well, Motion’s effective, abrasive resistant flexible hose premier training, certification, and resource tool
5-star processes and technologies will be on the market,” exclaims National Sales for installation professionals, states Andrew
implemented as part of the new design, Manager Richard Cunningham. For Knapp. Global Brand Manager. “Through this
which will accelerate our speed to market.” more information, visit their website at exciting new online and live training and
www.Masterduct.com. accreditation service, fuel system installers can
The site is in the center of the DFW Metroplex
(cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) get trained and certified in the safe installation
and less than a half mile off of a major high-
and maintenance of all Franklin Fueling
way. It is also close to LTL carriers and to both Flexaust
announces the promotion of Sean Systems’ products,” he continues.
of the area’s major airports. With a square
footage of 156,000, the new facility will net O’Brien to FFS PRO: University has been designed with
the company almost 50,000 square feet over Regional Manager Franklin’s Total System Solutions™ approach
the current Dallas distribution center location of the Mid-Atlantic territory. Sean joined and built on a platform that focuses on installer
and will house approximately 50,000 SKUs. Flexaust in 2012 after graduating from the safety at every step. The new platform capital-
“Motion Industries branches will have accessi- University of Massachusetts-Isenberg School izes on practical end-to-end installation by
bility to a deeper selection of current vendors of Management. Sean started working in functional areas of the petroleum equipment
and industrial supplies along with new product the Amesbury, Massachusetts facility on the system and installer competence. This provides
lines,” said Mr. Limbaugh. The Dallas DC production line and shipping department. He the installer with a holistic view of how the
serves 65 Motion Industries branches on a then moved into Product Logistics Manager. individual components are designed to work
daily basis, and serves more than 550 locations His understanding of how hoses are built and in harmony as a complete system.
managing inventory levels helped tremen-
company-wide across North America. As a prerequisite for all training, installers are
(cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) dously when he switched gears into Inside
required to take a Fueling System Safety cer-
Sales and Product Manager. Sean’s cross
Epicor Software Corporation training in different areas, his product and tification course to educate them on potential
announces site dangers and prepare them for work in
technical knowledge of many applications
that it has entered hazardous environments.
will help enhance the growth of Flexaust
into a definitive
and the Mid-Atlantic territory. “Franklin continues to introduce ways to deliv-
agreement to be acquired by the global
er safety and protection of human health and
investment firm KKR from funds advised by In other company news, Flexaust expands their
the environment, while striving for the lowest
Apax Partners. Financial terms of the transac- abrasion resistant polyurethane Flx-Thane series
total cost of ownership,” said Jay Walsh,
tion were not disclosed. hose line to include five wall thicknesses for
Franklin Fueling Systems Executive Vice
applications ranging from light dust collection to
Epicor provides industry-specific solutions to President. “This is another example of how
very severe service. The newest addition, Flx-
customers in the manufacturing, distribution, we are leading the charge for safer installation
Thane XLD, is a very light weight hose ideal for
and retail sectors. “Our top priority continues practices that protect installers and reduce
woodworking dust collection. It is a .015-inch
to be delivering cloud-ready, market-leading onsite exposure, which in turn provides station
walled, highly flexible and compressible hose
solutions paired with a world-class customer owners with reduced installation costs”
that still features the excellent abrasion resist-
experience,” said Joe Cowan, president and
For more information, visit
ance and tear strength of polyurethane, making it
CEO of Epicor. “KKR shares our vision of
university.ffspro.com.
ideal as a more economical alternative to heavier
providing innovative technology with a clear (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
weight polyurethane hoses. Flx-Thane XLD is
focus on helping customers grow business,
available in 25-foot lengths in 2-inch to 12-inch
not software. This is an exciting time for
Epicor, and I am extremely appreciative of I.D. sizes and is manufactured with an FDA As a leader in IndusGtraiatle sSafety Training,
acceptable clear material allowing the user to offers Safety
Apax’s support during the last five years.” easily find any obstructions. Visit www.flex- ConnectionsSM—a free
Cowan continued, “We are eager to work aust.com for all the details on this new product. industrial hose safety train-
with KKR and believe their capabilities in (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) ing for distributors, cus-
the technology sector, both domestically and tomers, and prospects. Even one hose failure
Marken
internationally, will enable us to find new is proud to present their New M10 can shut down an operation, causing lost pro-
ways to create value.” ECO saw, duction and bodily injury. The only program of
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which can cut
to prevent hazards, failures, and unexpected
up to 1 ½ ” 6 spiral hydraulic hoses. One of
maintenance due to industrial hose failure.
the great features of this saw is their custom
10” blade, which can be re-sharpened. This Learn more at http://safety.gates.com/about-
blade makes a cleaner cut and generates training/industrial-hose-safety/
8•THE NAHAD NEWS less smoke than standard saw blades. (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
Hydraulic Supply Company Reelcraft
based in ’s new 2016 Condensed Reel New Redi-Wash™, Black 150 PSI
Sunrise, Florida, announces Catalog Contractor’s Water Hose. This new hose is
the launch of its new web- showcases offered in coupled assemblies. It’s a durable
site. Hydraulic Supply the com- EPDM hose for industrial washdown appli-
Company distributes over plete line of bestselling hose, cord and cable cations; contractor’s water hose, general
20,000 products from reels. The updated catalog includes the new, washdown, garden watering and concrete
its 100+ brands through spring driven Series L 70000 cord reels and clean-up. For more information, call
22 retail stores throughout the Southeast. Series HD70000 hose reels. Both series of 1-847-755-0360.
The newly redesigned site provides useful reels can hold up to 100’ of cord or hose. Also (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
information about the company’s locations, included is the new 700 amp welding cable
Coxreels
brands, and services and allows customers reel, model WCH80001. For additional infor- has the capability to custom build
to order products from any device online. mation call 1-800-444-3134 or visit Reelcraft any product to your
at www.reelcraft.com or Link to product exact specification.
Hydraulic Supply Company’s new website is
announcement: www.reelcraft.com/pdfs/ Coxreels custom built
part of the company’s aggressive expansion
catalogs/condensed_reel_catalog.pdf products offer a com-
plans which include increasing its product
(cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) plete solution to any
portfolio, online services, and retail locations
hose, cord, and cable reel needs. Coxreels
in both the US and Latin America. “This new PT Coupling
promotes the PT Hose tool - offers custom design expertise and manufac-
website is an exciting step in that direction,”
an industrial hose assembly tool that saves turing flexibility that is unique in the
says John Serra, President of Hydraulic
time and money while industry. At Coxreels, analyzing individual
Supply Company. “Our customers today need
reducing potential customer requirements and arriving at the
to solve problems quickly: they need informa-
injury risks when mak- best reeling solution for the application at
tion and the ability to order products online
ing hose assemblies. Sizes will be available hand comes naturally.
from any computer, tablet, or smartphone.
in 3”, 4” and 6”. The 4” inch model is avail- (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1)
We will continue to go to extremes to serve
able now. NAHAD and PT Performance
our customers where, when, and how they
Distributors are eligible to receive a discount A new brochure outlining the features and
prefer.”
price for pre-orders. To view the video, go benefits of an
The new hydraulic-supply.com allows cus- to YouTube and search PT HOSE TOOL. extensive line of
tomers improved functionality and access Or, call Amy E. Parrish-Marketing Director inventoried and
to relevant, rich content focused on every for PT Coupling www.ptcoupling.com custom-designed beef and pork processing
product and brand offered by the company. (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) blades and cutters is now available from
Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions (IBS).
“We believe this new site will insure a better
Kuriyama
online user experience while allowing us to is pleased to announce the addi- Blades covering a multitude of processing
increase our market presence and improve tion of the following new products to their applications are covered in this information
customer satisfaction online and in-store,” product line to provide more sheet.
said Gina Menicucci, Marketing Manager “Kuriyama Value” to their
This two-page, four-color brochure outlines
at Hydraulic Supply Company. valued distributors.
the various types of blades engineered and
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New Piranhaflex™ Series manufactured by the company including
Balflex PF267 & PF267NC thermoplastic hydraulic straight, toothed reciprocating blades and cir-
is pleased to announce their new
hoses are ideal for medium pressure cular, toothed or beveled-edge blades. Also
Flat HDPE Spring
hydraulic hose applications for hydraulic oil reviewed are the in-stock steel alloy types
Guard. This cost-
and lubrication lines. Provides improved kink for these blades including C-1095, 52100,
effective and con-
resistance, up to 53% more force required to chrome vanadium, 410 and 420 stainless,
ducive approach to
reach kink initiation versus competitive DIN-1.4112, and 17-4PH available for
the new safeguard is accessible in extending
100R7 type hose styles. Its new hose immediate delivery. The flyer states that
hose life and providing the best protection
construction facilitates installation in very custom blades for unique applications
from wear. Manufactured from high density
tight areas. are also available. To download the new
polyethylene (HDPE), the spring guard is
brochure, visit product website at:
resistant to abrasions and UV rays; therefore, New Tigerflex™ Tiger™ “High Temp”
http://industrialbladesandknives.com/wp-
providing protection to the external rubber THT™ Series Wire Reinforced EPDM Wet
content/uploads/2015/09/beef-pork-
layer of hydraulic and industrial hoses or Dry Material Handling Hose. Made with a
blades.pdf
against unnecessary wearing due to abra- highly durable stainless steel wire; provides
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sions. The HDPE extrusion process provides strength and allows for use at higher temper-
a thickness that will not damage hoses and atures without risk of hose deformation.
makes for easy installation. Its temperature Specially formulated static dissipative tube
range is from -20 °C (-4 °F) to +95 °C (-203 prevents the build-up of static electricity
°F). The spring guard is now available in for added safety and to help keep material
two colors: black and yellow. flowing smoothly.
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THE NAHAD NEWS•9
ICP and its Volunteers Talk with over 500 “Right-Fit” Students at SkillsUSA
about “Incredibly Rewarding” Industrial Distribution Careers
W
hen young people with the skill sets and The Team ID Superhero quiz also connects An example is the training program,
ambition industrial distributors seek as quiz-takers to IDCareers.org where they Elements of Industrial Distribution, which is
their next generation of workers gather en can link to the only online job board specific available at a discount for companies with
masse, Industrial Careers Pathway® (ICP) to industrial distribution and ICP’s social membership in ICP partner associations.
works to make sure they know about the media channels as a way to stay connected. ICP also publishes the ICP Talent Tipsheet,
“incredibly rewarding” careers Influencers, such as teachers, a free quick-read eblast to help industrial
awaiting them when the time is coaches and parents, were distributors retain and manage employees
right. Such were the students also very enthusiastic about recruited and hired from Generations
from Generations Y and Z, the quiz and t-shirt giveaway. Y and Z.
(with their aptitude for sci- ICP follows up with the
ICP is a multifaceted North American work-
ence, math and machinery, appropriate influencers to
force initiative supported by an alliance of
but potentially no plans for schedule new opportunities to
industry associations including American
a four-year college degree), spread the word about incred-
Supply Association, Heating, Air-con-
who were present at SkillsUSA ibly rewarding careers in the
ditioning and Refrigeration Distributors
recently in Louisville, Kentucky. industrial distribution field.
International, Industrial Supply Association,
ICP was onsite with three volun-
As part of a years-long initia- National Association of Chemical Distributors,
teer ICP Ambassadors from two companies
tive to help influencers spread the word about National Association of Electrical Distributors,
to spread the word about the business
ID careers and connect their students to job NAHAD-The Association for Hose &
of industrial distribution (ID). To help
openings at industrial distribution companies Accessories Distribution, NIBA-The Belting
SkillsUSA participants discover how their
across North America, ICP has been working Association, North American Building
own personality would lend itself to a career
with influencer groups to coordinate speaking Material Distribution Association and
path in ID, ICP introduced its TEAM ID
opportunities, company tours and internships. PTDA Foundation.
superheroes to right-fit students and their
To date, over twenty opportunities are awaiting
influencing parents, teachers and coaches ICP links students and job seekers to career
volunteers in local communities to assist. In this
to much fanfare. paths in industrial distribution and manufac-
way, ICP Ambassadors can help spread the
turing through partnerships with local educa-
ICP program director Mary Jawgiel was joined word about careers in the field of industrial dis-
tors and employers. For more information,
at Skills USA for a second consecutive year tribution in their local communities, nationwide.
visit IndustrialCareersPathway.org/Hire,
by ICP Ambassador Stacy Breland, Plumbers
In addition to providing visibility about the contact ICP at info@IndustrialCareers
Supply, a member of ICP Alliance Partner
incredibly rewarding entry-level careers in Pathway.org or call 1-312-516-2100.
American Supply Association. In addition,
Bruce Beam Sarah McGuire, Air Hydro industrial distribution, ICP develops and
and
Power delivers useful programs, services and
, a member of ICP Alliance Partner
tools to help industrial distributors recruit,
NAHAD-The Association for Hose and
on-board, hire, manage, train and retain
Accessories Distribution signed up as
Gen Y and Z employees.
ICP Ambassadors and spent some time at
SkillsUSA. All volunteered to talk
with SkillsUSA participants about
their own career paths and the bene-
fits of working in industrial distri-
bution at ICP’s SkillsUSA Booth.
Beam (pictured below) said,
“The Team ID super hero quiz
and T-shirts exceeded our wildest
expectations. We were able to
personally interact with over
500 students during our time at
SkillsUSA. Because of the fun
quiz and T-shirt giveaway, and the
students’ enthusiasm to share with
their friends, I believe they will
remember ID when they are ready
for careers.”
10•THE NAHAD NEWS